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Master program in Social and
Organizational Psychology
Henk Staats November 4, 2016
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Social & Organizational Psychology
Social psychology: individuals - groups
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Social & Organizational Psychology
Social psychology: individuals - groups
Discover the world at Leiden University
Social & Organizational Psychology
Social psychology: individuals - groups
Discover the world at Leiden University
Social & Organizational Psychology
Social psychology: individuals - groups
Discover the world at Leiden University
Social & Organizational Psychology
Social psychology: individuals - groups
Discover the world at Leiden University
Social & Organizational Psychology
Social psychology: individuals - groups
Discover the world at Leiden University
Social & Organizational Psychology
Social psychology: individuals - groups
Discover the world at Leiden University
Social & Organizational Psychology
Social psychology: individuals - groups
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The importance of the group
Cultural diversity
Collective vs.Individual interests
Morality
Discrimination
Pro-environ-mental behavior
Fairness
Organizationalcommitment
Environmentalthreats
Conflict
Power
Leadership
Persuasion
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Social and Organisational PsychologyUnderstanding individuals by understanding groups
What do we study for? Career prospects
• Policy researcher• Group dynamics trainer• Organizational consultant• Expert in environmental behavior• Public relations officer• Personnel manager• Mediator• Public health advisor
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Our guideline
“There is nothing more practical
than a good theory” (Lewin,1952)
•
Kurt Lewin
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Our vision on our Program
• This is a scientific program• You will become experienced in reading, evaluating,
executing and applying scientific research
• This is a rich and demanding program
• This program prepares you to become a science-practitioner • Preparation involves several issues
• Preparation means practice
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Practice: core activities, core domains
ActivitiesReading
Discussing
Writing
Presenting
Applying
DomainsSmall group behavior
Organizational behavior
Economic behavior
Environmental behavior
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Getting into the Program
Three ways
• After a bachelor in psychology from Leiden U.
• After a psych. bachelor program at other Dutch university or abroad
• As a student from adjacent bachelor programmes
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Entry requirements (sept, febr)
Students from BSc Psychology at Leiden University:Advanced knowledge in domain of specialisation (Third year course on SOP, level 400, 10 EC)
Students from BSc Psy programs at other universities, in NL or abroad:Advanced knowledge in domain of specialisation + methodology/statistics equivalent to BSc-3 levelat Leiden UniversityEnglish language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
Students from adjacent bachelor programs:via selective pre-master program (60 EC)
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Program Overview: from theory to practice
•Four obligatory courses 20 EC•Two elective courses 10 EC•Thesis Proposal+Thesis 20 EC•Internship 10 EC
+•Colloquia •Mentorship •Alumni Career days •Support from Student Career Service
• For a total of (2 semesters) 60 EC
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Obligatory courses (20 EC; courses are taught twice annually)
Negotiation and Social decision
Making (5 EC)
How do people interact with other
people to protect their interests?
Intergroup relations
How do people in groups
behave toward other groups?
Conflict, integration,
stereotyping, stigmatization
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Obligatory courses (20 EC; courses are taught twice annually)
Organizational Management (5 EC)
How can we use insights from social psychology to
understand the functioning of
organizations?
Applied data Analysis (5EC) Focus on application:
analyzing, interpreting and reporting of
data. Prepares for data analysis master thesis
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Two elective courses (all 5 EC)Fall semester
Motivation, Power, LeadershipLeader-subordinate relationships,
Influence tactics, Leadership styles
Environmental PsychologyHow do people deal with living in large
cities? What is the role of nature in people’s
life? What means do we have to change
behavior in a pro-environmental way?
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Two more elective courses (all 5 EC)Spring semester:
Psychology of Economic BehaviorHow do the assumptions of economic theory
compare to insights in psychology? What about
rationality, what about emotions?
Social animals at work: Creativity, Innovation, and Group-Decision Making
Evolutionary, neurobiological, and
social psychological determinants of
group performance,
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Thesis and Internship
MSc Program Social and Organizational Psychology
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Master Thesis (20EC)
• Develop a research question for your thesis research
(in close collaboration with your supervisor)
• Learn to integrate and apply the knowledge and
skills acquired during coursework
• Data will be collected, analysed, and reported in the
• thesis (data collection in the laboratory or in a field
setting)
• Projects will be done in teams
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Research methods and facilities in
Social and Organizational Psychology
� Methods usedInterviews
SurveysField experiments
ObservationsPhysiological measuresLaboratory experiments
� Technical supportMobile lab / laptops
Video labPhysiological labComputer labs
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Research in Social and Organizational Psychology:
Just some titles of recent Master Theses
• “Choosing a lease car”
• “Littering at Curacao: an intervention study”
• “Family dynamics”• “Fear at the dentist’s practice”
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Internship (10 EC)
Where do we get working experience? Examples
• Shell International BV, Dept Learning Strategy and Innovation of Human Resources, Den Haag
• Hays Assessment & Development
• Albert Heijn BV, Zaandam
• Tabula Rasa Communicatieadvies, Den Haag
• ING, Dept. Leadership and Change, Amsterdam
• Randstad Holding NV, Learning Development Group, Human Resources, Amsterdam
• Achmea, EuroCross Assistance
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Frequently asked questions
MSc Program Social and Organizational Psychology
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FAQ
• Can I take courses in a different order?
• Can I combine my thesis and internship?
• When will I complete my degree?
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Answers to FAQ
•Can I take courses in a different order?Always start with mandatory courses
•Can I combine my thesis and internship?Yes, but only on approval by supervisor and
coordinator
•When will I complete my degree?Within 12 months (if you can limit competing
activities)
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More FAQ
• How to find an internship?
• When to start searching for an internship?
• Can I do an extended internship?
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More answers
• How to find an internship?Personal network (department data base backup)
• When to start searching for an internship?Middle of May
• Can I do an extended internship?Yes, but complete degree requirements first
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Other questions?
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Thank you and good luck!
This presentation can be found at the Faculty’s website: http://www.fsw.leidenuniv.nl/psychologie/